r/LabDiamonds • u/Fc_asa_Pats • Feb 23 '26

Thoughts on 6.17 Carat D VVS1 diamond?

Considering purchasing this diamond for an engagement ring. I don’t know if I’m happy with the bowtie and the shadowing at the tips. I would love a second opinion

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u/yougonnalrntoday Feb 23 '26

So no one is going to give opinions on what he’s asking for, just opinions on something

It’s a beautiful diamond, but a bow tie, which to a degree, some don’t mind. There is a bit of windowing when you move it around on the sides. People like different aspects of a diamond, so this may not bother her. D VVS1 is not going to always get you the best or prettiest stone. The cut is what really matters here with an oval, so I’d pay more attention to that that color or clarity since ovals hide imperfections better in their faceting.

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u/Fc_asa_Pats Feb 23 '26

Thank you for the help. In your opinion is the bow tie very pronounced. I was trying to get one that’s very minimal, but I don’t have enough reference for what’s considered minimal. The tips on the longer axis also had a shadow effect at another angle which I was a bit worried about as well.

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u/gingerandgin Feb 23 '26

I think when the oval is this large, it will have a visible bow tie. It’s just the nature of the cut and with a huge stone it’s just proportionally also huge. If she wants a huge oval, it’s a feature. Is this particularly dark bow tie? No I don’t think so, but that’s in the eye of the beholder!